80+ Hair Color Trends You Need to Know for 2018

Buttery blondes, sexy shades of brown, fiery ombrés, fantasy colors from pastel to dark purple — there are so many hair color trends to choose from as we kick off the new year, you may be tempted to try a new one each month!

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Blorange

Blorange

Blorange is the color mix to watch in 2017. Orange shades crept onto the hair scene in 2016, surfacing as warm peach and strawberry blonde hues, but "blorange" offers a color between blonde and and ginger — and it couldn't be prettier.

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Blonde-Gray

Blonde-Gray

Call it whatever you'd like, but Evan Rachel Wood's blonde and gray hybrid hair color is out of this world. Grounded by a solid inch of nearly-black roots, this modern look is 2017 goals incarnate.

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Gray-Gray

Gray-Gray

If you're thinking about letting nature run its course, now's the time — women are actually dyeing their hair gray. Like with platinum blonde hair, be sure to eliminate any brass or yellow tones by using a purple shampoo a few times a week.

Softly Contrasting Roots

Selena's surprise transformation from brunette to blonde is sure to inspire others to do the same, but what makes her switch different from other blonde makeovers is the soft brown roots and baby hairs, as well as her still-dark brows. The intentional contrast is both pretty and convenient, as it will allow her hair to grow out with less maintenance.

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Beige

There's little variation in this soft, light shade of blonde, which is what makes it so special. It has an even more dramatic effect if it closely resembles your skin tone, like you see here with Nicole Kidman.

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Peanut Butter & Jelly

Created by colorist Megan Schipani for a client who wanted to "keep it 'natural'" but also wanted "something fun," this clever, two-tone look features a golden blonde inspired by the color of peanut butter and shades of purple to evoke jelly.

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Equal Parts Brunette and Blonde

Selma Blair's bright, golden highlights are so plentiful on her dark brown hair, it's as if she's both a brunette and a blonde at the same time!

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Violet

Fantasy colors aren't going anywhere, but if you've been reluctant to try one because it requires bleaching and you have dark hair, this may be just right for you. The deep bluish-purple will show up without lightening your hair first. You could even do it yourself with a formula like Manic Panic Ultra Violet ($10, amazon.com)

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Highlights Around the Perimeter

The majority of Kat Graham's hair is a dark brown, with light brown highlights framing her face. The look is edgy without being over-the-top.

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Fiery Fade

This incredible ombre starts out with a bright, natural-redhead orange shade, fading into a peachy strawberry blonde toward the ends. The look is both intense and soft.

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Margarine

With so many platinum blondes trying to keep their hair cool-toned, it's refreshing to see a yellowy blonde that looks so fabulous. The key to Emma Stone's shade: It's buttery, not brassy.

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Carob

This rich shade of brown is warm without crossing over into reddish territory — as so many warm brown shades do — making it super-flattering on all different types of skin undertones.

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Lightly Toasted Blonde

Allison Williams has struck a perfect balance with this polished-yet-natural-looking shade of blonde: It's rich and warm without being brassy, light without washing out her skin, and dimensional without looking overly highlighted.